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This trip includes

  • train The scenic Bergen Railway
  • bus Bus trip through beautiful scenery
  • boat Fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord
  • train The breathtaking Flåm Railway
  • train The scenic Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Oslo/Bergen

Stalheimskleiva Road closed in 2020

The Stalheimskleiva Road will be closed in 2020 due to damage to the roadway. The bus will drive the regular road between Gudvangen and Voss.

Customized booking

Make your selection in the booking box and press «Search». During the booking process you can customize the tour with activities and accommodation along the route. You can also choose to change departure times. You see the schedule, itinerary and price for your tour during the booking process. There is no group-, senior- or student discounts on our tours.

Hotels & accommodation

We highly recommend adding an overnight stay to your tour! We have already handpicked and negotiated the best deals for you - simply add your preferred accommodation in the booking process. 

Activities along the way

Add an exciting activity to your tour! To see the varied activities you can do during this tour, click HERE. 

Tour connections 

The tour is self-guided, transfers and connections are easy to find and clearly marked or announced. You will receive a detailed itinerary with information about transfer points with your tour booking confirmation.

 

Bergen
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Original Tour

Norway in a nutshell® tour from Bergen

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This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journeys.

The Norway in a nutshell® tour from Bergen can be taken as a round trip with return to Bergen, or as a one-way trip from Bergen to Oslo. The trip runs all year and takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You can customize your own trip to include overnight stays and activities before, after or along the route! 

Point of departure Bergen - the gateway to the fjords

Starting from Bergen you first set out on a scenic train journey to Voss on the Bergen Railway. From Voss you travel by bus through charming villages and scenic nature landscapes, towards Gudvangen. From May-September the bus travels down the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva.

The bus will arrive in Gudvangen, where you continue the tour by taking a fjord cruise on the on the narrow Nærøyfjord and the magnificent Aurlandsfjord. The Aurlandsfjord is a picturesque fjord that offers stunning views, while the Nærøyfjord is a dramatic fjord surrounded by high mountains. Nærøyfjorden is one of the most narrow fjords in Europe and included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

After your fjord cruise you arrive in the small village of Flåm, nestled in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, where your tour continues by taking the legendary Flåm Railway. The Flåm Railway offers spectacular panoramic views to some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape. While in Flåm we especially recommend taking the Electric Fjord to Sky bus tour to the beautiful Stegastein Viewpoint!

The Flåm Railway will arrive in Myrdal, where you change trains to the Bergen Railway. You travel back to Bergen on round trips, or continue through scenic mountain terrain to Oslo on one-way trips.

There are several different ways of completing this tour, both as a round trip or as a one-way trip. You decide which option suits you best during an easy booking process - starting on this page!

Travel tip

The tour may be completed in one day, but we highly recommend that you take your time by adding overnight stays and activities along the route. By adding overnight stays you can enjoy the beautiful scenery for longer or participate in exciting activities! For instance a kayaking trip, hiking or even going on a fjord safari! There are loads of options for activities and hotels along the route, for example in places such as in Flåm, Voss, Bergen and Oslo. 

Due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, traveling in Norway in 2020 will be a bit different than before. But we want to reassure you that safety measures during the tour have been implemented by all transport, accommodation and activity providers! Please read more here.

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Tour highlights

The Flåm Railway

One of the world's top railway journeys

The Nærøyfjord

Fjord Cruise by Premium or Classic boat

The Aurlandsfjord

Fjord Cruise by Premium or Classic boat

The Bergen Railway

A scenic ride through Norwegian nature

Kjosfossen

Kjosfossen is one of the most visited waterfalls in Norway, located next to the Flåm...

Stalheimskleiva Road

One of Northern Europe's steepest roads

Recommended activities during this tour

Please note that certain activities depends on season, availability and travel route. Some activities may require overnight stays during your tour.

From

Electric Minibus

to Stegastein Viewpoint, Flåm
Duration 1.5 hours
From

Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

from Bergen
Duration 3 hours
From

Fjord Cruise

in Oslo
Duration 2 hours
From

Heritage fjord safari

in Flam
Duration 2h, 15min
From

Voss Gondol

Experience Voss from above!
Duration 7 minutes each way
From

Guided kayaking trip

in Bergen
Duration 6h, 30min
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Stay longer and experience more in these top destinations

Add one or more overnight stays to your tour with our favorable prices. We have handpicked a selection of hotels, so you can plan and book your perfect tour!

Oslo

Oslo is the largest city in Norway, and it has been the country's capital since 1814 following the dissolution of the union with Denmark.

Bergen

Bergen is Norway's second largest city with a population of roughly 270,000. King Olav Kyrre founded the city of Bergen in 1070, and it was the country's capital from 1110 until 1299.

Flåm

The small picturesque village of Flåm, is situated innermost in the Aurlandsfjord and is home of the Flåm Railway.

Voss

Situated in the middle of Fjord Norway, Voss is the adventure capital of Norway!

Stalheim

Stalheim is in the heart of the Norwegian fjords, and it is an ideal starting point for tours of Western Norway’s fjords and mountains.

Gudvangen

Gudvangen – or Gudvangr means: The field of the gods by the water and the small village has approximately 120 inhabitants.

Vatnahalsen

Vatnahalsen is the first station after Myrdal on The Flam Railway track down to Flam.

Geilo

Geilo is situated midway between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway. It is primarily a ski resort town, but also offers a wide range of summer activities.

Finse

Finse is a mountain village area on the shore of the lake Finsevatnet in Ulvik municipality. The village is centered on Finse Station, a railway station on the Bergen Railway line.
Transfer points on the Norway in a nutshell® trip

Bergen: The train departs from Bergen railway station. 

Voss:
TRAIN: If your route from Bergen is directed to Gudvangen, depart the train at Voss. If your route is directed to Myrdal, continue on the same train.
BUS: The bus to/from Gudvangen arrives/departs a 250 meter walk from the railway station following the signs or instructions from the staff. Bus to Gudvangen is marked "950 Gudvangen - Norway in a nutshell®

Gudvangen: Change from bus to boat or vice versa. The bus for the Norway in a nutshell® park next to the harbour and connect with the tourist boat/fjord boat. Please look for the bus with sign for Norway in a nutshell®/Voss at the harbour.

Flåm: Change from train to boat or vice versa. The fjordcruise boat terminal is situated next to the railway station. The fjordcruise boat for Norway in a nutshell® departs from pier no.1.

Myrdal: Change train for the Flåm Railway or for the Bergen Railway. The trains are located next to each other.

Oslo: The trains for all our trips departs from the Oslo Central Railway Station (Oslo S).

Note: Not all transfer points are included on all tours. This depends on the tour alternative that you choose. You will of course receive a booking confirmation from us with a detailed itinerary for the tour you have selected. 

What is the difference between the Premium and Classical boat?

There are two different boats that operate on the fjord cruise between Gudvangen and Flåm. See more detailed information HERE.

Are the tours guided?

No, there is no guide on our tours. You travel on your own by following the travel itinerary.

The tours have been organized so everyone should reach each connection. The connections and transfer points are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer. Stops are always announced over the speakers.

When booking a tour, you will also gain access to the Fjord Tours Travel Guide APP which is a "digital guidebook" for your tour. Read more about the app HERE.

Information about luggage service and transportation

For questions about our luggage service and transportation of luggage during tours you can READ MORE HERE. Go to the heading "Luggage service and transportation".

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